Gaza's Rafah crossing makes limited reopening after two-year warListen to this articleGaza's Rafah crossing is the territory's only gateway to the outside world that does not pass through Israel. The Rafah crossing with Egypt is Gaza's only gateway to the outside world that does not lead to Israel and is a key access point for both people and goods. "The Rafah crossing is a lifeline," said Mohammed Nassir, a Palestinian who had his leg amputated after being injured early in the war. The EU's top diplomat Kaja Kallas said the opening of the Rafah crossing "marks a concrete and positive step in the peace plan," for the war-battered territory. AlQahera News, citing Egypt's health ministry, reported that 150 hospitals and 300 ambulances had been prepared to receive Palestinian patients.

Source: Bangkok Post February 02, 2026 11:25 UTC